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Social Psychology (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134641287

Author:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers

Publisher:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers

Chapter1: Introducing Social Psychology

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What about the three distinct views of power that Steven Lukes addresses in the second edition of “Power: A Radical View” can be criticized and praised? Or any general thoughts about them?

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Introduction

The idea of power is often contested and debated over by not only political theorists but also other scholars including political sociologists. Theories of Max Weber is often commonly cited when it comes to the idea of power, authority and bureaucracy. According to Weber, power is the ability to make someone do something with or without the person's will. An eminent political sociologist of the late-20th century is Steven Lukes whose book "Power: A Radical View" provides fresh perspective in understanding power theoretically and apply it empirically.